The City of Long Beach is putting out safety tips ahead of this week’s parade. The city says due to concerns by CSX last year about cars and paradegoers being close to the tracks, extra precaution is being taken. Added is fencing and no trespassing signage along the tracks. Residents and visitors are also asked to stay clear of the…
The voter registration deadline to be eligible to vote in the March 10 primaries for the Senate race and House races here in Mississippi is fast approaching. If you are not currently a registered voter, you have until next Monday, February 9 to register either in person or postmark your mail-in registration. You can download voter registration documents and learn…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi kicked off his listening tour in Biloxi Wednesday morning. Scott Colom is one of three candidates on the Democratic primary ballot for the seat currently held by Mississippi’s junior senator Cindy Hyde Smith. Colom connected with voters at the Hancock Whitney Bank branch in Downtown Biloxi for…
COLDWATER, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the D’Iberville Police Department made the trip up to Coldwater, Mississippi on Monday. They were dropping off donations collected during the city’s donation drive over the weekend. Department leaders say the donations from D’Iberville residents will make a big difference and are a big help to the citizens of Coldwater. Categories: Local News
As recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi, following last week’s winter storm, Governor Tate Reeves is seeking more help from the federal government in the state’s recovery response. The major disaster declaration signed by the governor on Tuesday is specific to counties reporting damage. It includes a request for public assistance to assist local governments, including for debris removal and…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point City Council held a meeting Tuesday to address blight in the community. Multiple residents came out to city hall for the meeting. Properties with structures that are dilapidated or in bad in shape, like burnt homes, were up for discussion as the board determined which ones they would declare a menace to public health,…
Mostly cloudy skies this Wednesday morning, but gradually clearing. We are warming quickly today with highs near 60, but temperatures will start to cool by the early evening. Another very cold night has made its return! Tonight turns partly cloudy with potentially freezing temperatures in the low 30s. NNW winds at 11 mph with gusts up to 23 mph will…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 70 animals that were rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation are now being cared for by the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Shelter officials say they received 67 dogs, two goats, and a rooster from the property late last week, which has put even more strain on the already crowded shelter. They had to euthanize 15…
The 24-1 Biloxi Girls Basketball team hosted the 22-3 Harrison Central Red Rebels for a Regional test between the top two seeds. The Lady Indians started dominant with 17-2 lead after the first period and a 30-7 score at halftime. They would continue to dominate in the second half, remaining undefeated in district play with a final score of 52-19….
For the first time in school history, the Vancleave Boys Bowling team came back to Jackson County with a State title in hand! The Bulldogs went up north after their recent Regional win and won the Class II State Championship with an overall total of 3,870 points. They were feeling it from the start, bowling a season high of 1,074…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, New Orleans Avenue from Dedeaux Road to the Quarter Apartments will see a water outage on February 6. The outage is so crews can repair a water leak. The time for that outage is from 8 a.m. until noon. The Orange Grove Shopping Center is also expected to see low water pressure or a temporary…
Showers continue to move through the area overnight with lows near 50 and rainfall totals of around a quarter to a half inch possible. Light showers linger into Wednesday morning before skies gradually clear by early afternoon, with highs in the low 60s and a breezy north wind. Cooler, drier air settles in on Wednesday night with lows in the…
Secretary of State Michael Watson is urging the legislature to pass campaign finance reform. Watson says its about transparency and accountability for candidates and office holders. Secretary Watson joins us from his office in Jackson to tell us about this effort. Categories: Local News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is making a change to how elementary students will be educated across the district, starting next school year. Leaders say the move is designed to improve instruction, balance enrollment, and create a more consistent learning experience for students. The Long Beach School District is moving forward with a comprehensive reconfiguration of…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Election Commission put voting machines to the test ahead of the upcoming March primary. The testing began at 9 this morning after a request from the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee. Election officials ran logic and accuracy tests to check machine precision, walk through the process and ensure everything functioned properly. Officials said…
A reminder as tax season continues, Community Action of South Mississippi is offering free tax preparation for low to middle income families. Anyone making up to $67,500 a year is eligible. It’s called the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA program. Tax services are available at four locations on the Coast. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting their parade on February 14. Parade Committee Co-Chair Yolanda Green joins us with the details. The parade rolls out at 12 p.m. Line up is at 10 a.m. at the Gruich Community Center. Community Fun Fest will immediately be following the parade at Doris C. Busch Park. Categories: Local…
It’s time to shine a light on a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette is here to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Destiny! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week
Extra Table’s March of the Mayors campaign has officially kicked off. We’re learning more about which item each city is collecting. Cities across the six southern counties are collecting a variety of items from dried beans to canned soup to even peanut butter. Items each city is collecting are below: Bay St. Louis-Dried beans Biloxi- Beans D’Iberville-Spaghetti noodles Diamondhead- 15…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County’s donation drive for winter storm victims in North Mississippi has been extended through this Friday. You can drop off bottled water, shelf-stable food, baby supplies, propane, and flashlights to the Biloxi and Gulfport courthouses between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day this week. Donated items will specifically be delivered to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public works crews in Biloxi were hard at work getting city hall ready for some of the city’s upcoming parades. The viewing stand is going up outside Biloxi City Hall as it does for each carnival. The revelry begins in Biloxi on February 14 when the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club parades through East Biloxi and later…
Today stays sunny and mild with a high near 67. South winds between 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Clouds return tonight, and showers develop mainly after midnight. Lows around 50, and winds turn northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers Wednesday morning, but clearing in the afternoon. Categories: Weather Headlines
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Attorney General and law enforcement groups are pushing for the legislature to pass two bills aimed at addressing gang-related violence. House Bill 1165 and Senate Bill 2710 are designed to give Mississippi Circuit Courts original jurisdiction for certain firearm related offenses for minors, increase penalties for certain transfers of stolen firearms, and creates a new…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is taking learning beyond the classroom with science and art field trips. Katy Simmons-Carroll and Elaine Dent join us with the details. For more information, visit their website here. Categories: Local News